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C997 WLJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,847 mi
Last recorded34,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 34,839 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 34,400 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vey corroded including corrosion holes in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,985 miles

Offside Front Corrosion on step, not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,146 miles

Offside Rear Heating pipe has signs of corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

offside front tyre outer wall perished

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,489 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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C997 WLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C997 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C997 WLJ registered?

C997 WLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1985.

Is C997 WLJ safe to buy?

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